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Morocco: Bold claim made of sand
Graham Reid walks in the footsteps of a rock legend who wasn't there.
Africa: Hunger for Tunisia's grandeur
This modern Arab state respects its traditions, writes Bob Pearce.
Gold fever returns to Northland
As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush
Olympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winners
New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.
Gay man flees to NZ under threat of execution
Steven Kasiko fled to New Zealand after he was one of 100 men a Ugandan newspaper outed as "homos".
'Baby Black' teammate joked about rape online
Baby Blacks hooker Nathan Harris today outed himself as the player being investigated.
Mount Sinai, Egypt
According to Jewish, Christian and Muslim beliefs, Egypt's Mount Sinai is the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Today, tourists can spend the night at the summit wrapped in camel blankets and watch the sun rise.
Tunisia's spirited capital has a spring in its step
A year on from the Arab spring, Cathy Packe finds Tunis eager to welcome back tourists.
Africa: Where to stay in Zambia
Despite its remoteness in South Luangwa National Park, Zebra Plains combines discreet indulgence with authentic bush atmosphere.
Mauritius: A hole new world
Golfing novice Charlotte Cripps tries out her swing in an island paradise.
A nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trial
Tame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha
The Seychelles: Exotic Indian Ocean escape
This cluster of tropical islands may be the ideal enclave for all things quietly romantic.